The Chirping Moms

Paper Nook Favor Bags & Giveaway

Paper Nook Favor Bags & Giveaway

I am beyond excited about the favor bags for Alex’s 1st birthday! I don’t think I could have found anything better for a pink & green whale themed party. The favor bags are from Paper Nook. They are so well made & the color on the bags is beautiful. I can’t wait to fill them with goodies for all of… Read More

Where to Wednesday: A Backyard Party

Where to Wednesday: A Backyard Party

As I’ve mentioned before, our back yard is one of my favorite things about our house. I am so excited that we will be hosting Alex’s 1st birthday party in our yard. It’s the first party we are having out there! I have been trying to think of some fun ideas for decorations & activities for a backyard birthday party…. Read More

For the Moms Tuesday: Birthdays

For the Moms Tuesday: Birthdays

When I was growing up, birthdays were always a big deal. It was our OWN day of the year. My brothers & I all had birthdays within a few weeks of each other but they never got blended together in any way. Our birthday was always all about us. I’m glad my parents treated our birthdays the way they did,… Read More

Birthday Party Planning

Birthday Party Planning

Our first birthday week winner: Jennifer Ruff!  Thanks for your shout-out on Facebook!   This week we will be blogging all about party planning! More specifically, we will be blogging about how to plan a birthday party using Etsy & Pinterest. I love planning parties. I think I chose the theme for Alex’s 1st birthday & starting “pinning” away by… Read More

BABY WEEK Wrap-Up!

BABY WEEK Wrap-Up!

We hope you enjoyed our Baby Week as much as we loved sharing it with you!  Since we had so much to share with you this past week, we wanted to recap all of the wonderful posts and details for you in one spot!   Monday:  We kicked off baby week by showing you some cute ways to announce your… Read More

Friday Favorites: Our “BABY” Favorites

Friday Favorites: Our “BABY” Favorites

  For our Friday Favorites on Baby Week, we wanted to share just a few of our favorite baby products with you! Newborn Snowsuit Both of my boys were “winter” babies and I was SO thankful for these awesome little zip-up fleece snowsuits!  They keep them warm and cozy without the bulkiness of a little coat.  It was perfect for… Read More

Baby Curtains!

Baby Curtains!

Don’t you just love decorating nurseries?  Today, we are loving Kelly’s Korner Show us Your Life post parties, and this week is all about window treatments!  To stay with our “baby week” theme, we thought we would share our window treatments in our babies’ rooms! COURTNEY: These curtains were made for our nursery when I was pregnant with Maggie. We… Read More

Guest Post: Little Miracles

Guest Post: Little Miracles

I am so excited about our guest post today, as it comes from one of my dear high school friends, Jamie!  One of the wonderful things about blogging is that it allows me to feel connected to friends despite the many miles that we live away from each other.  I LOVE catching up on her blog and reading about her… Read More

Today’s Giveaway: Belly & Onesie Stickers

Today’s Giveaway: Belly & Onesie Stickers

 The wonderful Preppy Chick (you may remember her shop from the adorable luggage tags Maggie & I used for our recent trip to Nantucket) is sponsoring today’s giveaway. Preppy Chick has a GREAT assortment of belly & onesie stickers in her shop. These are wonderful for capturing pictures as your belly grows through pregnancy & then as your precious baby… Read More

How to Make A Bib (Very Easily)

How to Make A Bib (Very Easily)

Let me start this week’s tutorial by saying it’s easier than last week’s (I promise). You could actually make this without a sewing machine if you wanted. I love making bibs this way because you can make them reversible! Also, when I can find it, I try & make one side with vinyl fabric so you can wipe it clean…. Read More